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The Eye was believed to be of zokujin make, though its powers were far beyond the simple shamans of that race. The Oni's Eye was somehow connected with the earthkami, and could be used to spy upon nearly any location in Rokugan where those spirits were present. [1]

The Oni's Eye was a monstrous crystal [2] that could allow its user to see and hear from virtually anywhere in Rokugan. It also "cried" tears of diamond which allowed its carriers to communicate back. [3] Every month on the night of the full moon the Oni's Eye produced several Tears. These tears lasted for roughly a year, then crumbled into dust. [1] It was activated through the invocation of certain "words of power" and an elaborate series of hand gestures. The experience was addictive, and those whose will was weak starved to death, staring at the Eye day and night. [4]

The eye saw everything the Earth saw, so all things about thirty feet away were clouded to the Eye, like people onboard ships sailing in deep waters. If the earth was confused, in pain, or maddened, the Eye painted an image of it wanted to see instead of the truth. If the target carried a bit of another realm inside him, as gaki-do, the eye also could not see him. [5] So the Eye could not be used to spy on those that carried spirit blood, could not see areas heavily Tainted, and could not see beyond the borders of Rokugan. [1]

The Roc Sect had learned special magics that allowed them to enhance an Oni's Tear so that it would last longer and could be viewed outside of Rokugan. These tears lasted up to ten years away from the Hidden Temple, but must be attuned to specific users. [1]

In 129[6] it was uncovered by Hida Hisanobu, [7] a Crab miner deep within the Twilight Mountains, and was being transported to the lands of the Kuni family for study when it was taken by Kolat mercenaries. [3]Haruki, heir to one of the original Ten Masters, had been with Hisanobu, and looking into the stone, he had seen a vision of the future, of the Kolat rising to dominate the Empire. Seeing the benefit in an artifact of such great power, he had it transported to the Hidden Temple. He named this artifact the Oni’s Eye for the strange trapped demon that raged in the cavern near where it was discovered. [7] The extremely powerful nemuranai allowed the Kolat unparalleled surveillance and communication with their agents, making it possibly the most powerful tool of the Kolat. [2]

After the Kolat were nearly wiped out during the War Against Shadow they reorganized. Ten Masters did not necessarily know the identity of the other Masters, but proved their identity through the possession of special nemuranai masks, attuned to their owner in the presence of the Oni's Eye. These masks glowed in the presence of the Eye or one of its Tears, and scarred any wearer who was not one of the true Ten Masters. [9]

The Scorpion rebuilt a destroyed temple south of the mountains a day's travel from Shamate Pass. The scrolls they recovered from the Hidden Temple had been stolen by the kolat from Otosan Uchi, many of them were unique and were believed destroyed. The announcing of their recovery brought greater attention to the temple. All the visitors were unaware that the guards stationed there were keeping the secrecy of the Oni's Eye, located beneath the temple. The Shosuro Daimyo, Shosuro Toson was entrusted to scrutiny the Oni's Eye research and the complete project. It should not to be used without Bayushi Paneki's direct authorization. The new Soshi DaimyoSoshi Yukimi selected the personnel who studied the scrolls and the Eye itself. The tainted and maddened Soshi Korenaga was stationed there, expecting his altered state would grant him insight that others would not possess. [11] The place was known as Shinden Gyokei. [12]

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Way of the Thief page 12 claims the crystal to be discovered in the year 30. Oni no Pikachu 22:54, May 25, 2013 (UTC)

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Way of the Ninja page 50 described the eye as "a glowing white stone the size of a small pony", so much smaller than the "monstrous crystal" of Third Edition. Oni no Pikachu 16:02, November 2, 2012 (UTC)